2015 Constellation Cup

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2015 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates20–30 October 2015
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (5th title)
Runner-upFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Top scorer(s) Caitlin Bassett
Netball.svg  139/149 (93%)
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The 2015 Constellation Cup was the 6th Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series, also known as the New World Netball Series, featured four netball test matches, played in October 2015. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Laura Geitz. New Zealand were coached by Waimarama Taumaunu and captained by Casey Kopua. Australia won the first two tests and led 2–0 going into the third test. However, New Zealand won the third and fourth tests to level the series at 2–2. Australia were declared the winners because, having scored 202 goals compared to New Zealand's 200, they had a better aggregate score over the series. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Caitlin Bassett GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 27)1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 29)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Ashleigh Brazill C, WD (1989-12-29)29 December 1989 (aged 25)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) West Coast Fever
Laura Geitz  (c)GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 27)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Paige Hadley C, WA, WD (1992-08-26)26 August 1992 (aged 23)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) New South Wales Swifts
Renae Ingles  (vc)  Star of life gold.svg WD, C (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 29)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 27)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) New South Wales Swifts
April Letton GK, GD (1990-04-19)19 April 1990 (aged 25)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) West Coast Fever
Clare McMeniman GD, WD (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Queensland Firebirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 31)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) West Coast Fever
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 22)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds
Gabi Simpson WD, GD, C (1992-10-17)17 October 1992 (aged 23)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 28)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) New South Wales Swifts
Gretel Tippett GA,GS (1993-07-03)3 July 1993 (aged 22)1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Queensland Firebirds
Jo Weston GD, WD, GK (1994-02-14)14 February 1994 (aged 21)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Head coach


Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player
Debuts
Milestones

Sources: [2] [10] [18] [20]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Jodi Brown GA, GS (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 34)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Central Pulse
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 38)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Kayla Cullen GD, WD, C (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 23)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Shannon Francois WA, C, GA (1990-10-12)12 October 1990 (aged 25)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Steel
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 28)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Phoenix Karaka GK, GD (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 21)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Casey Kopua  (c)GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 30)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Laura Langman  (vc)C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 29)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Northern Mystics
Bailey Mes GS, GA (1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 26)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Mainland Tactix
Malia Paseka GS, GA (1994-09-23)23 September 1994 (aged 21)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Grace Rasmussen GA, WA (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 27)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Ameliaranne Wells GS, GA (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 24)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Central Pulse
Head coach


Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player
Milestones

Sources: [1] [22] [23]

Matches

New World Netball Series

First test

20 October 2015
Stats 		Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 44–50Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Horncastle Arena
Scoring by quarter: 13–14, 22–26, 34–40, 44–50
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  24/28 (86%)
Jodi Brown Netball.svg  20/25 (80%)		 Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  38/44 (86%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  12/14 (86%)

Sources: [9] [24] [25] [26]

Second test

22 October 2015
Stats 		Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 48–58Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Vector Arena
Scoring by quarter: 13–14, 27–27, 40–43, 48–58
Bailey Mes Netball.svg  30/32 (94%)
Jodi Brown Netball.svg  16/22 (73%)
Ameliaranne Wells Netball.svg  2/2 (100%)		 Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  39/41 (95%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  19/20 (95%)

Sources: [12] [13] [27] [28]

Third test

25 October 2015
Stats 		Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 47–50Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Hisense Arena
Scoring by quarter: 15–9, 28–21, 36–36, 47–50
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  24/24 (100%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  10/14 (71%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg  8/9 (89%)
Caitlin Thwaites Netball.svg  5/6 (83%)		 Bailey Mes Netball.svg  29/39 (74%)
Jodi Brown Netball.svg  17/23 (74%)
Malia Paseka Netball.svg  4/6 (67%)

Sources: [15] [16] [21] [17] [29]

Fourth test

30 October 2015
Stats 		Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 47–58Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Perth Arena
Attendance: 12,365
Scoring by quarter: 12–13, 27–27, 36–45, 47–58
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  38/40 (95%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  7/11 (64%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)		 Bailey Mes Netball.svg  24/32 (75%)
Jodi Brown Netball.svg  34/41 (83%)

Sources: [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [19]

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